Sleaford Police

21/05/2026

Officers from the local NPT, supported by Response colleagues, arrested a male on Boston Road, Sleaford today on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

The arrest followed a report from a vigilant member of the public regarding a male acting suspiciously in the area.

Following a stop search carried out by officers, the male was arrested at the scene.

We’d like to thank the public for continuing to report suspicious activity and helping us keep our communities safe.

06/05/2026

We are taking action against anti-social vehicle use across Sleaford, warning drivers that those who misuse vehicles and cause disruption can face enforcement action.

Officers have powers to deal with vehicles being used in an anti-social manner, including issuing warnings under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act. This is an official notice that is issued when a vehicle is used antisocially, warning that continued misuse may result in seizure of the vehicle.

This activity forms part of an ongoing commitment to keep roads safe and respond to concerns raised by local residents.
We have high visibility patrols on in hotspot areas. Anyone engaging in anti-social vehicle behaviour should be clear that action will be taken.

PC Conway said: “We know the impact that anti-social vehicle use has on our communities. This activity sends a clear message – if you choose to misuse vehicles and cause disruption, you can expect officers to take action. We will continue to patrol proactively and respond to reports from the public.”

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns through online reporting tools, by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.

We will continue working with the community to address concerns and promote safer roads for everyone.

09/04/2026

We are asking residents and business owners in Sleaford to remain vigilant after four recent burglaries.

The crimes have taken place at two residential properties and two businesses in the town between the 4th to 6th April.

These have most likely happened overnight in the early hours of the morning. Locations include New Street, Carre Street, and Albion Terrace.

Please ensure that you lock your properties overnight, or when you are out.

If you have any relevant information, please contact [email protected], quoting incident number 1 of 5th April 2026.

08/04/2026

Three people have been arrested following a report of a disturbance and assault in Sleaford.

Police were called to the High Street area in Sleaford just before 8pm on Monday 6 April to reports of youths fighting with some reports of weapons being involved. No one has been seriously injured, one man has received medical treatment.

Three men aged 18, 22 and 26 years have been arrested on suspicion of affray, additionally the 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug with intent to supply. The 18 and 26-year-old men remain in custody. The 22-year-old has been released on bail.

The Investigating Officer is appealing for anyone who has any information or video footage relating to the incident to get in touch. There are a number of ways to do this:
• By calling the force control room on 101, please refer to incident 473 of 6 April
• Or by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or calling 0800 555111

05/04/2026

🐣🚓 Easter Monday Community Event 🚓🐣

PCSO Atkinson will be in Ruskington this Easter Monday for the fantastic Mighty Duck Race 🦆

Come along and say hello, and take a look around the police van — we’d love to see you there!

Pop by for a chat and join in the fun with the local community.

04/04/2026

We are appealing to identify any witnesses after a car was damaged in Sleaford.

This was believed to have happened at around 4.45pm on Tuesday 24 March at the crossroad traffic lights between Ancaster and Sleaford.

A man had reportedly gotten out of a van while stopped at the traffic lights and proceeded to damage a red Jaguar XE series.

If you witnessed the incident or may have captured dashcam footage that can help progress our investigation, please contact PC Burton [email protected] quoting reference number 26000171938 in the subject line.

See the release here: https://www.lincs.police.uk/news/lincolnshire/news/2026/apr/appeal-following-criminal-damage-in-sleaford/

03/04/2026

Update: The road has re-opened and the shells have been disposed of by EOD. Thank you for your patience!

Original post: Please be aware that there is a 100m cordon from Pride Parkway in Sleaford and the road is closed in both directions after empty mortar shells were found at a recycling centre.

The site as well as nearby businesses have been evacuated as a precaution, and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit are on their way to collect and dispose of the shells properly.

The cordon and road closures are expected to remain for a few hours. Incident 157 of today's date refers.

25/03/2026

⚠️ Stay Safe – Abandoned Buildings Are Not Playgrounds ⚠️

We’ve recently received reports of youths accessing the rooftops of abandoned buildings in the area.

While this may seem like harmless fun, it is extremely dangerous. These structures are often unstable, with risks including:

Falling from height
Collapsing roofs or floors
Hidden hazards such as sharp objects or exposed materials

A fall or accident in these locations can result in serious injury or worse.

We are asking parents, guardians, and the community to please speak with young people about these risks and help keep them safe.

👮‍♂️ Patrols will continue in affected areas, and we will take action where necessary to prevent access and reduce harm.

If you see anyone accessing unsafe or restricted sites, please report it to us.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe.

25/03/2026

Local man sent to prison for stealing from stores in Sleaford.

Prolific shoplifter sent to prison

Nathan Stevenson, 32 years, of no fixed address, has been sent to prison for 28 weeks after pleading guilty to five counts of theft from shop and five counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)

The ten offences all happened in Sleaford between 12 – 18 March this year. Stevenson stole household goods to a value of just over £634 from three different stores. He has a CBO with conditions not to enter any retail premises within Sleaford apart from one shop and a medical practice.

By example of his persistent offending, Stevenson, having appeared in court in Lincoln on 12 March for similar offences, stepped off the train in Sleaford and went to the Co-op where he stole £102.25 worth of goods.

Over the next few days, he persisted in stealing goods from the Spar and Boyes stores in the town. The Neighbourhood Policing Team recorded witness statements, secured CCTV footage and collected the evidence required to prove his offending.

We published an appeal for help to locate Stevenson on 20 March and he was arrested on Monday 23 March for the ten offences and subsequently charged.

He was put in front of the next available court on Tuesday 24 March where he pleaded guilty to the five charges of theft and the five breaches of his CBO.

He was handed a 28-week prison sentence and must pay a surcharge of £154. His CBO remains in place with conditions not to enter any retail premises within Sleaford, with the exception of the Spar, Hockmeyers Garage, Holdingham and a named medical practice; it runs until 23 March 2028.

PC Sarah Kennedy, Sleaford Town Community Beat Manager, said: “The Neighbourhood Team have worked really hard to bring Stevenson to justice. He has been a walking crime spree and the blight of many stores in the town. He has blatantly ignored his Community Behaviour Order and continued to reoffend.

“As a Neighbourhood Team we will continue to work with our communities to target people who cause harm within Sleaford.”

Details of charges:
• 18 March, theft from Boyes, Sleaford - value of goods £98.98
• 18 March, theft from Spar store, Sleaford- value of goods £225.25
• 18 March, theft from Spar, Sleaford - value of goods £169.01
• 12 March, theft from Co-op, Sleaford - value of goods £102.25
• 17 March, theft from Sainsburys, Sleaford - value of goods £39

Breach of CBO
• 18 March, entered the Spar Store
• 12 March, entered Sleaford Co-op
• 18 March entered Spar store
• 18 March entered Boyes
• 17 March entered Sainsbury’s store